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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helen Dale (ranked 5220 p4p, 6204 weight class) and Bro Man (ranked 93 p4p, 99 weight class). Bro Man will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dale
vs
Man

179 cm
20
205
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
25
185
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helen Dale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bro Man!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dale.
Dale misses with the combination.

Dale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Man!
Dale wants to stand but Man has his arm trapped.
Man is trying to get back to his feet.
Dale in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dale is chipping away with strikes.
Man is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dale connects with a decent elbow.

Dale stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Man falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dale counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Man!
Man tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dale pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dale controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dale's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dale landing punches.

Man is rocked!

Dale working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Man looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Dale! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Helen Dale!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeniel Orchivik (ranked 3138 p4p, 6693 weight class) and Po Popwell (ranked 409 p4p, 681 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Orchivik
vs
Popwell

188 cm
25
205
4 - 0 - 0

225 cm
24
205
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeniel Orchivik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Po Popwell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Orchivik scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Orchivik stands up.

Orchivik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Popwell sprawls well initially but Orchivik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Orchivik decides to return to a standing position.

Orchivik drives through with a takedown into guard.

Popwell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Orchivik gets to his feet. Popwell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Popwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Orchivik finish him?

Orchivik shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Orchivik slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Orchivik lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jeniel Orchivik!
Po Popwell spoke after the fight, saying 'This guy is a fucking bitch I will fuck him up back stage'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Tessin (ranked 4192 p4p, 6165 weight class) and Brother Assad (ranked 81 p4p, 98 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tessin
vs
Assad

177 cm
23
163
3 - 5 - 1

170 cm
21
150
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Captain Tessin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brother Assad!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assad tries to clinch

and Tessin counters with a single leg into guard. Assad didn't expect that.
Assad is looking to stand up but Tessin isn't so interested in that idea.
Tessin distracts Assad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tessin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Assad's head.
Tessin scoring with some ground and pound.
Tessin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Assad is rocked!
Assad looking to control.
Assad is still in real trouble! Can Tessin finish him?
Tessin loads up on a big left hand. Assad felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tessin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Assad can't hide his disappointment, as Tessin celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Tessin!
An out of breath Captain Tessin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trever Reeves (ranked 5138 p4p, 5907 weight class) and Windsor Sponana (ranked 583 p4p, 638 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Reeves
vs
Sponana

182 cm
24
205
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
205
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trever Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Windsor Sponana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sponana fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sponana.

Reeves moves into range and clinches up with Sponana.

Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Reeves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reeves is stalling here.

Reeves breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Reeves as Sponana shoots in.
Trever Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Windsor Sponana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves misses with a looping left.
Sponana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reeves avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Reeves misses the target.
Reeves misses with a hook.
Sponana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reeves tries to avoid it but Sponana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reeves to the ground. Reeves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sponana fails to land the takedown.

Reeves has closed the distance and engaged Sponana in a clinch.

Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reeves tried to score with a low kick but Sponana checks it.
Reeves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sponana.
Sponana feints the counter takedown.

Reeves has closed the distance and engaged Sponana in a clinch.
Reeves pushes Sponana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reeves.
Sponana looks winded!

Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reeves lands a jab to the nose.

Reeves instigates a clinch.
Sponana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reeves throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Reeves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reeves breaks the clinch.
Reeves connects with a single shot there.
Reeves thows a body kick. Sponana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reeves takes a swing at Sponana's ribcage but misses.
Reeves lands a body shot.
Reeves throws a lazy right hand but Sponana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reeves scores with a spinning back kick!

Reeves forces Sponana back against the cage and clinches.
Reeves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Reeves breaks from the clinch.

Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sponana, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reeves with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Reeves.

Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves takes a swing at Sponana's ribcage but misses.
Sponana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Reeves darts in and clinches Sponana up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reeves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Reeves breaks from the clinch.

Reeves drives through and clinches with Sponana against the cage.
Reeves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sponana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reeves smiles and moves away.
A jab from Reeves misses.
Sponana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sponana defending well as Reeves loads up on a big left hand.
Sponana looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Trever Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sponana gets tackled into the cage by Reeves. Reeves maintains the clinch.
Reeves digs a right hand underneath Sponana's ribcage. Sponana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reeves throws a punch but it's blocked by Sponana.

Sponana manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves stops Sponana from standing up.
Reeves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sponana is proving hard to escape from.
Reeves prevents Sponana from getting back to his feet.
Reeves wanted to stand there but Sponana had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trever Reeves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sponana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reeves jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Sponana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reeves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sponana is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sponana gets to his feet - Reeves follows without any prompting.
Windsor Sponana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Reeves has closed the distance and engaged Sponana in a clinch.

Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sponana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sponana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reeves defends it nicely.
Sponana is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reeves has managed to clinch.
Reeves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sponana being controlled against the cage.
Sponana tries to pull guard but Reeves holds him up against the cage and eventually Sponana drops back down to his feet.
Trever Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Windsor Sponana.
Reeves can't find room to land a body shot as Sponana controls the action.
A short right from Reeves.
Sponana is trying to pull guard but Reeves has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sponana tries to pull guard but Reeves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reeves.
Reeves slows down the pace here.

Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves catches Sponana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Reeves closes the distance and clinches.
Sponana is trying to pull guard but Reeves turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reeves lands a left hand.
Reeves missing with knees to the body.

Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sponana, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sponana's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reeves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sponana is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reeves to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reeves.
Sponana fails to pull guard.
Reeves taking a breather.
Reeves swings wildly with an uppercut but Sponana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reeves swings wildly with an uppercut but Sponana uses good head movement to avoid it.

Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Sponana looks for a takedown but Reeves sprawls well.
Trever Reeves is winning the standup battle so far.
Sponana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reeves as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reeves rushes Sponana and presses him up against the cage.
Sponana jumps guard but Reeves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reeves. Sponana shrugs it off though.

Reeves pushes Sponana up against the cage in a clinch.
Trever Reeves has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sponana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Sponana's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sponana keeps the fight on the outside.
Sponana fails with the takedown.
Reeves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sponana's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Reeves clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trever Reeves dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sponana fails with a takedown attempt.

Reeves clinches up with Sponana and pushes him back against the cage.
Reeves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sponana jumps guard but Reeves stands there with Sponana around his waist. Sponana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sponana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reeves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Trever Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Windsor Sponana.
Reeves lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sponana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reeves as he avoids it easily.
Sponana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sponana.

Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sponana, pushing him back against the cage.

Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Sponana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sponana, pushing him back against the cage.

Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sponana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reeves can pounce on him.

Reeves rushes Sponana and presses him up against the cage.

Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Reeves drives through and clinches with Sponana against the cage.
Reeves lands with a left to the head.

Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Sponana fails with the takedown.

Sponana tries to keep at a distance but Reeves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reeves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sponana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Reeves.

Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Reeves.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Reeves darts in and clinches Sponana up against the cage.
Sponana tries to pull guard but Reeves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Reeves manages to break the clinch.

Reeves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reeves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sponana up against the cage.

Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Reeves closes the distance and clinches.

Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reeves. Sponana does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
Reeves misses the body punch
and Sponana counters with a two punch combo.
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
Sponana feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sponana.
It looked like Reeves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sponana.
Reeves misses with a body shot.
Sponana throws a counter combo.
Sponana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reeves swivels and escapes.
Trever Reeves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Reeves gets a clinch.
Sponana tries to pull guard but Reeves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Come on Reeves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sponana fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves lands a body shot in the clinch.

Sponana drags the fight down to the ground.
Reeves wanted to stand there but Sponana had control of the position.
Sponana wants to stand and escape but Reeves is having none of it.
Windsor Sponana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reeves is looking to stand up but Sponana won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trever Reeves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reeves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trever Reeves!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Flee (ranked 6641 p4p, 25423 weight class) and Diville Nova (ranked 676 p4p, 702 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Flee
vs
Nova

191 cm
18
205
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
205
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devon Flee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diville Nova!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Flee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Flee decides to return to a standing position.

Flee dives in and scores a takedown into Nova's guard.

Nova is working an open guard so Flee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Flee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nova's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Flee escapes and gets back to his feet.

Flee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Flee stands up from Nova's guard - Flee perhaps looking for a knockout.

Flee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nova manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Nova is rocked!

Flee gets to his feet. Nova looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Flee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nova tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Flee is in Nova's guard.

Flee gets to his feet. Nova looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nova looks winded!

Flee looking to score a takedown here. Nova is defending well but Flee drives through and ends up in Nova's guard.

Nova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flee defends it easily.

Flee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Flee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Flee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nova, up you get!
Flee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Flee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Flee decides to stand back up. Flee steps back and let's Nova get back to his feet.

Flee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nova quickly recovers to half guard.
Nova is still in real trouble! Can Flee finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Flee stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Flee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nova sprawls well initially but Flee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flee stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Flee drives through with a takedown into Nova's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nova is trying to control the position but Flee postures up.

Flee gets to his feet - Nova follows without any prompting.

Flee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nova's guard.

Flee gets to his feet. Nova looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Nova gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Nova is working an open guard so Flee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flee's waist but Flee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nova off to one side.
Flee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Flee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Flee stopping the sweep attempt from Nova.

Flee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nova, up you get!
Nova seems to have recovered his senses.
Nova misses with a takedown attempt - Flee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Flee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flee won't allow Nova to get back to his feet.

Flee stands up from Nova's guard - Flee perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nova wants to stand up but Flee is controlling him.

Flee stands up and waves to Nova to follow him.

Flee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Flee stands and steps away. Nova gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Flee drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Flee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nova, up you get!

Flee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Flee stands up from Nova's guard - Flee perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nova's half guard.

Flee stands up from half guard.

Flee gets a takedown into half guard.

Flee gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Flee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nova looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Flee stands up and beckons Nova to his feet.

Flee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Flee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Flee shoots in and bounces Nova off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Flee stands up from Nova's guard - Flee perhaps looking for a knockout.

Flee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Flee decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Flee dives in and scores a takedown into Nova's guard.

Flee stands up from Nova's guard - Flee perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Flee shoots in and gets a takedown into Nova's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Flee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Flee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flee decides to stand and escape the position.
Flee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nova can do to turn this around?

Flee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nova manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Devon Flee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Flee gets to his feet - Nova follows without any prompting.

Flee drives through with a takedown into Nova's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Nova is working an open guard so Flee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Flee looking to score a takedown here. Nova is defending well but Flee drives through and ends up in Nova's guard.

Flee stands up from Nova's guard - Flee perhaps looking for a knockout.

Flee dives in and scores a takedown into Nova's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flee stands up from Nova's guard - Flee perhaps looking for a knockout.

Flee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flee is thwarting Nova's attempts to control the position.

Flee decides to stand up.

Flee shoots in and gets a takedown into Nova's guard.

Nova has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Flee gets to his feet - Nova follows without any prompting.

Flee gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Flee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Flee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nova to the ground. Flee is now in Nova's guard.

Flee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nova, up you get!

Nova gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Flee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flee but Flee pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Flee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Flee decides to stand up.

Flee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Flee escapes and gets back to his feet.

Flee drives through with a takedown into Nova's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Flee gets to his feet - Nova follows without any prompting.

Flee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nova is trying to get back to full guard.
Nova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Flee dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Flee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nova to the ground. Flee is now in Nova's guard.

Flee gets to his feet - Nova follows without any prompting.
Flee leaves Nova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Flee gets the takedown into side control.

Flee decides to stand back up. Flee steps back and let's Nova get back to his feet.

Flee gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Flee stands up out of the half guard.

Flee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Flee gets to his feet - Nova follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flee defends well and Nova ends up having to push Flee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Flee is looking to counter punch.

Flee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nova's guard.

Flee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Flee gets to his feet. Nova looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Flee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Flee gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Flee gets the takedown into side control.
Nova is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Flee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nova to his feet.
Devon Flee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flee gets the takedown into side control.

Flee stands up and beckons Nova to his feet.

Flee gets a double leg takedown into Nova's guard.

Flee stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Flee drives through with a takedown into Nova's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Flee stands up from Nova's guard - Flee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nova gets caught napping as Flee dives in and scores a takedown. Nova manages to retain guard.

Flee gets to his feet - Nova follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Flee decides to stand back up. Flee steps back and let's Nova get back to his feet.

Nova gets caught flat footed, as Flee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Flee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nova, up you get!
Nova pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Nova gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Flee to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Flee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Devon Flee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Flee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nova tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Flee stands and steps away. Nova gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Flee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Flee stands up out of the half guard.

Flee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Flee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nova to his feet.

Flee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nova to the ground. Flee is now in Nova's guard.

Flee gets to his feet. Nova looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nova wants to clinch up but Flee keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Flee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Flee gets the takedown into side control.

Flee stands up.

Flee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Flee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Flee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Flee!
Devon Flee made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Let's keep it postive now he put up a great fight and that's all that matters!'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Liam (ranked 5115 p4p, 5116 weight class) and Shooting Press (ranked 92 p4p, 175 weight class). Nathan Liam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Liam
vs
Press

176 cm
20
155
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
300
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Liam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shooting Press!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Liam drives through with a takedown into guard.
Liam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Press has his foot on Liam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liam works his way back into a safe position though.
Press should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Liam cracks Press with a solid left hand.
Liam lands a couple of elbows.
Press wants to sweep here but Liam controlling him for the moment.
Liam is working Press over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Liam stops Press from standing up.
Press trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Liam is working Press over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Press trying to control the position.
Liam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Press's head.
Liam working some strikes from top position.
Press looks winded!
Liam is working Press over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Liam postures up and lands a big shot to Press's brow.
Liam scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liam working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Press's head.

Press is rocked!
Liam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Press is still in real trouble! Can Liam finish him?
Liam cracks Press with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liam postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Press's head off the mat! Press is out! He's out! Liam jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nathan Liam!
Nathan Liam retains his super heavyweight title!